For the 10 year period spanning October 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, The Federal Reserve recently made its second cut to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.

I know there's those who say buy and never sell.

If we are talking rental properties, then I completely agree with B, C, and D that he mentions.

No one can answer that because all we know is that it has 5 bedrooms and is in the Poconos.

Quote from @Elliot Rosen: Use a licensed and bonded foundation company and keep the invoices, and disclose it to the buyer.

It's about NOI and DSCR. 

Now on your note, some people may just go through and do the house hacking and see if somebody comes to enforce it or not.

Stanley - I would suggest that you go have 3-5 conversations with lenders and understand how much they are willing to lend to you given your financial situation.

If anyone has a DD checklist for such properties (and/or anecdotal thoughts on the same), can you please share?

Find another place to rent and continue saving